bellalucca

Des...I agree with what some have said here...second and third opinions are a must, although it is very time consuming, in the end it can be worth it. Research everything, including the long term affects of having to have the prostate removed. Just do your homework. I am praying for you and your fam...Take care and keep us posted! Also, thanks for trusting your support group enough to share and seek our advice!

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Pre-Op/Current/Goal
286 175 140

Date of Surgery: 12/13/07 LAP RNY

"It will be a great day when schools get all of the money that they need, and the Air Force has to hold a bake sale to buy a bomber."

I_love_Hello Kitty

Des,
Is there any update on hubby?

I'm so sorry you guys are dealing with this...especially with everything else you are going through.

Keep us updated.

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(I_love_Hello Kitty)

start/current/goal
264/155/145?
TT Gym rat club member #46

Start BMI: 45.3 Current BMI 26.6 (I'm OVERWEIGHT and not OBESE anymore!! Whoo hooo!!)

Surgery Date: 8/14/07
ONEDERLAND 12/19/07
CENTURY CLUB 6/22/08

111 lbs lost to date

desmccoy

Not yet. He had to Canceal his appointmeny on the tenth because I was in the Hospital. He rescheduled for this friday.

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Thinner times Gym Rat # 56

Highest 396 Day of Surgery 366 Current 234 lGoal 200 or less My Goal 170

Lap RYN September 6, 2007

Nyn

I'm keeping you guys in my thoughts. Sending good, healthy vibes your way for good news at your appointment.

I definitely sympathize with you guys. My dad has been dealing with prostate cancer for almost 7 years now. When I first heard the news, I was devestated. My dad was a newlywed at the time, and my then brand-new stepmom really was heroic in her unwavering support which helped so, so much. The doctor caught it very, very early, but his first doctor still recommended removal of the prostate. My dad seriously considered it before deciding he hated the potential side effects, so he got a second opinion. His second doctor said he would never recommend removal as a first choice in a case like my dad's where it was caught so early and hadn't spread yet. What my dad ended up having done was "radiation seed therapy" where they inject radiation seeds into the prostate. It killed off the cancer...but it unfortunately came back later. My dad is living a pretty normal life on hormone medication and the cancer has stabilized so that it is in his prostate and one lymph node, but not spreading. Sorry if this is more info than you want or need, but I agree with everyone above that when I face a scary challenge like this, I like to have lots of info. Hopefully, it will help, or at least reassure you that you are not alone. Like I said above, my thoughts are with you. Please let us know how his appointment goes (if DH doesn't mind!).

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Nyn
Lap RNY date: 9/24/07
Height: 5'8"
338/160 (as of 11/15/08)
most/current
BMI: 51.4/24.3 = NORMAL! (Who? Me?)

178 lbs gone!
Century Club 12/29/07! * Doctor's 1st goal 4/9/08!
ONEderland 5/5/08! * No longer obese 5/11/08! * Normal BMI 9/4/08!

desmccoy

I have told him that I shared info with you guys. I have been doing my research and I am " prepared" i say that lightly because I believe that if it is the worst case scenio I will never be prepared for it. I will be ready but not prepared.

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Thinner times Gym Rat # 56

Highest 396 Day of Surgery 366 Current 234 lGoal 200 or less My Goal 170

Lap RYN September 6, 2007

Godsblessedme

your welcome to PM me and i'll share more in depth of my hubby's experience and maybe he can email my hubby if he wants he'll tell him all about the laser surgery. (surgeries) best of luck and BTW, i grew up in Winthrop Maine

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Deborah
Highest weight 268
Surgery Date: 12/18/07 Lap RNY
Down 82 pounds (12/1/08)